Zoom G1 FOUR settings
Back in Black settings for Zoom G1 FOUR
AC/DC · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "Back in Black" riff tone on a Zoom G1 FOUR, use the MS 1959 amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 4, Master 7, Bass 4, Mid 7, Treble 4, Presence 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-06
- Amp model
- MS 1959
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 with Celestion speakers
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 4
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 4
- Presence
- 5
Effects chain
- 1overdriveRC BoostGain 3 · Bass 5 · Treble 5 · Level 7
- 2reverbSpringMix 4 · Decay 3
- 3noise gateNoiseGateRelease 5 · Threshold 4
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight, percussive attack when playing the riff.
- Use palm muting for added punch and clarity in the lower notes.
- Emphasize the dynamic response by varying your picking strength.
The original rig
What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Zoom G1 FOUR actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson SG Standard (1970s, likely '69-'73, stock humbuckers)
- Amp
- Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100-watt Plexi (1970s, 4-input, non-master volume, into Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12M Greenback speakers)
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 4.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Back in Black adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts AC/DC's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Zoom G1 FOUR for Back in Black?
Use the MS 1959 (crunch channel) with Drive 4, Master 7, Bass 4, Mid 7, Treble 4, Presence 5, followed by RC Boost, Spring, NoiseGate.
Which pickup should I use for Back in Black?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did AC/DC use on Back in Black?
Guitar: Gibson SG Standard (1970s, likely '69-'73, stock humbuckers). Amp: Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100-watt Plexi (1970s, 4-input, non-master volume, into Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12M Greenback speakers).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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- Back in Black on Boss GT-1000 · 107
- Back in Black on Fender Champion 20 · 79
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- Back in Black on Positive Grid Spark · 66
Popular songs on the Zoom G1 FOUR
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Take Me Out · Franz Ferdinand
- Man in the Box · Alice in Chains
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Even Flow · Pearl Jam
Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.